Re: Playing for a living formulae
 

I was under the impression that the taxes in the states are far cheaper then in Canada.

I really have no idea but I was under the impression that 5% was the norm down there were as ours is 15%, that 10% difference pretty much makes up a lot of the difference between the value of our dollar and yours, but then I don't really know your tax situation.

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I'm not getting how a Jeep Grand Cherokee runs $57k to be honest (even though we're talking Canadian).

It's a nice vehicle....and I guess $40k American is possible for one of those things with the various frills. But it still seems a bit much.

My GF had a Grand Cherokee, circa 2001 or 2002 I think. And I'm pretty sure she didn't pay nearly that much for it.
I might ask her what she pays per month on it just out of curiousity.

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Sorry maybe I should have been clearer.

This is the Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition. The one with the upgraded hemi engine, GPS navigational system etc.
Theres nothing this SUV doesn't have

The normal Cherokee starts at about 35K base price, this ones base price was 48K

The only regret I have is the fuel milage I get. I can hold about 80 Litres and I get just over 300 km a tank.
Really really bad on the fuel.

My fiances G6 can get us to my parents house and back which is about 90 minutes away on a quarter of a tank, my car uses more then 3/4 of the tank for the same trip and it holds a lot more gas then hers does.

Re: Playing for a living formulae
 

yeah. when you mentioned the price I figured it must be pretty 'souped-up' with that kind if stuff.


GF was REALLY noticing the poor mileage on hers just as she switched work-places (for a longer commute) while the gas-prices were going higher and higher.


It's REALLY nice to not have to be on the road so freaking much because I am working from home.

I walk to a nearby convenience stores for quick items (milk, bread, whatever) as well as a couple of restaurants and bars in my neighborhood.
So I've been known to go 3 or 4 days sometimes without using my car (thus my lazyness about getting a new one...I just don't use it that much...so what do I care if it's a piece of crap?)

Re: Playing for a living formulae
 

Last months expense report is a good example of why keeping a bunch of cash in reserve is a very good idea. The huge entry under Household is new living room furniture:

Cash Flow - Last Mo

10/1/2005 Through 10/31/2005

Category Description 10/1/2005- 10/31/2005

INFLOWS
Gambling 5.00
Interest Inc 102.37
Poker Income
Affiliate 14.00
Bonus 740.00
Expense -860.30
Pay 3,607.71
Poker -4,376.82
TOTAL Poker Income -875.41
TOTAL INFLOWS -768.04

OUTFLOWS
Auto
Fuel 102.51
Service 20.00
TOTAL Auto 122.51
Bank Charge 2.00
Cash 338.11
Child Support 575.00
Clothing 309.34
Entertainment 567.29
Food
Dining Out 486.45
Fast Food 221.58
Groceries 227.99
TOTAL Food 936.02
Gifts Given 78.28
Household 3,185.05
Insurance
Health 212.10
Life Insurance 31.64
TOTAL Insurance 243.74
Interest Exp 30.78
Rent 600.00
Utilities
Cable TV 133.19
Gas & Electric 118.24
Telephone 52.41
Water 28.71
TOTAL Utilities 332.55
TOTAL OUTFLOWS 7,320.67

OVERALL TOTAL -8,088.71

Re: Playing for a living formulae
 

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Fast Food 221.58

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I hope that this ins't just for yourself but for an entire family!?

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Fast Food 221.58

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I hope that this ins't just for yourself but for an entire family!?

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I do have 2 sons so some of that is theirs. Last month though seemed to be a McDonald's breakfast fiesta.

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I'm not saying your expenses are out of line or that you are living beyond your means.

I'm saying your expenses are more than I've ever made. And I'm a bachelor degreed veteran of the Fort. 500 game in a technical field.

I'm saying you're making enough that if I'd been making for the last 20 years, I'd be a happy camper and have a *huge* bank account and be retired.

I'm saying your are way above median income and that tons of people live with a nut significantly smaller than yours, and don't get to save a penny. LOL!

Re: Playing for a living formulae
 

where is the formulae post?

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What were the expenses and how are they figured for the party affiliate program. This month I got paid $9 in expenses. That made no sense to me.